Shekou Sea World

The Sea World, also known as the Minghua Ship, is a multifunctional marine entertainment center with a 10,000-ton ship as its main body.
Anchored at Liuwan on the Shekou coast, Deng Xiaoping stayed here when he visited Shekou and inscribed "World on the Sea" for the ship.
There are also many attractions here, such as Nuwa Coastal Park, 15-kilometer Coastal Promenade, Time Square, China Merchants Historical Museum, Tianhou Temple, Zuo Fort, Mausoleum of Emperor Shao of Song Dynasty, and the bronze statue of Lin Zexu.

Attractions Location: No. 1128, Shekou Wanghai Road, Shuiwan Community, Zhaoshang Street, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong

Tickets: free

Opening hours:
All day (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)

Contact Details: 0755-26890000

Transportation:
Take bus No. 22/80/M133 and get off at Sea World South (bus stop), then walk about 200 meters to arrive.

Time reference: 1-3 hours


Recommended itinerary for Shekou Sea World tours

1-Day Itinerary: Explore Shenzhen Shekou Sea World

Spend a lively day at Shenzhen Shekou Sea World, a popular entertainment and dining complex with an iconic ship centerpiece, waterfront views, international cuisine, and vibrant nightlife.

  • Morning to Afternoon:
    • How to get there: Take Shenzhen Metro Line 2 to Shekou Port Station, then walk about 10 minutes to Sea World.
    • Explore shops, art installations, and waterfront promenades.
    • Enjoy lunch at one of the many international or seafood restaurants.
  • Evening: Experience nightlife with bars, cafes, and live music venues.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Shekou area hotels like The Sea World Hotel or Hilton Shekou. Try seafood, Western and Asian fusion cuisine available in Sea World.

Souvenirs: Marine-themed gifts, handicrafts, fashion accessories, and imported specialty foods.


2-Day Itinerary: Shekou Sea World and Coastal Parks

Combine the vibrant Shekou Sea World experience with relaxing visits to nearby coastal parks.

  • Day 1: Explore Shekou Sea World.
  • Day 2:
    • Visit Shenzhen Bay Park (Taxi or metro approx. 20 minutes).
    • Walk or bike along the waterfront and enjoy scenic views.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near Sea World or Shenzhen Bay. Sample fresh seafood and international dishes.

Souvenirs: Sea-themed handicrafts, local artwork, snacks.


3-Day Itinerary: Sea World, Coastal Parks, and Shopping

Explore entertainment, natural beauty, and shopping in Shenzhen.

  • Day 1: Shekou Sea World.
  • Day 2: Shenzhen Bay Park and Lianhuashan Park (Taxi approx. 30 minutes between locations).
  • Day 3: Shopping at Coco Park in Futian district (Taxi or metro approx. 30-40 minutes from Shekou).

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Shekou or Futian. Enjoy seafood, Cantonese cuisine, and international flavors.

Souvenirs: Fashion items, marine-themed gifts, local snacks.


4-Day Itinerary: Entertainment, Nature, Culture, and Shopping

Enjoy the best of Shekou’s entertainment, Shenzhen’s parks, cultural venues, and shopping districts.

  • Days 1-2: Shekou Sea World and Shenzhen Bay Park.
  • Day 3: Shenzhen Museum and Civic Center (Taxi or metro approx. 40 minutes from Shekou).
  • Day 4: Shopping and dining at Coco Park and Dongmen Pedestrian Street.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Shekou or Futian. Sample diverse local and international cuisine.

Souvenirs: Artworks, designer goods, marine souvenirs, and local delicacies.


5-Day Itinerary: Shekou Highlights and Urban Exploration

Experience Shekou’s vibrant entertainment area alongside Shenzhen’s cultural, natural, and shopping highlights.

  • Days 1-2: Shekou Sea World and Shenzhen Bay Park.
  • Day 3: Shenzhen Museum and Civic Center.
  • Day 4: Lianhuashan Park and Dongmen Pedestrian Street.
  • Day 5: Coco Park shopping and leisure.

Accommodation/Food: Stay across Shekou and Futian. Enjoy seafood, Cantonese, and fusion dining.

Souvenirs: Marine crafts, local snacks, fashion accessories.


6-Day Itinerary: Comprehensive Shenzhen Tour Including Shekou

Discover Shenzhen’s blend of entertainment, nature, culture, and shopping with Shekou as a key highlight.

  • Days 1-2: Shekou Sea World and Shenzhen Bay Park.
  • Day 3: Shenzhen Museum and Civic Center.
  • Day 4: Lianhuashan Park and Dongmen Pedestrian Street.
  • Day 5: Coco Park shopping and OCT Creative Culture Park.
  • Day 6: Leisure day for revisiting favorite spots or local markets.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Shekou, Nanshan, and Futian districts. Try local seafood, street food, and international cuisines.

Souvenirs: Handcrafted art, marine-themed gifts, local snacks, and tech gadgets.


7-Day Itinerary: Ultimate Shenzhen Experience Featuring Shekou Sea World

Spend a full week exploring Shenzhen’s vibrant entertainment, nature parks, cultural sites, shopping districts, and creative hubs.

  • Days 1-2: Shekou Sea World and Shenzhen Bay Park.
  • Days 3-4: Shenzhen Museum, Civic Center, Lianhuashan Park.
  • Day 5: Dongmen Pedestrian Street and Coco Park.
  • Day 6: OCT Creative Culture Park.
  • Day 7: Leisure day for markets, local exploration, or revisiting favorite spots.

Accommodation/Food: Stay across Shekou, Futian, and Nanshan districts. Enjoy diverse culinary options from Cantonese seafood to global cuisine.

Souvenirs: Marine crafts, designer fashion, local snacks, and innovative tech products.


User Reviews

By Gen He |

Sea World has 239 elegant and comfortable suites, which can accommodate more than 600 guests at the same time. There are magnificent Chinese and Western restaurants, British pubs, bamboo forest bars, seafood restaurants, Japanese cuisine, dance halls, discotheques, cinemas, swimming pools, etc. on board. It also displays the cave culture of the southwest, Saibei milk tea, Beijing temple fairs, Jiangnan style, etc. Actively carry out marine tourism activities, and the one-day tour of Hong Kong sea surface that has been opened is very popular

By Liz |

This is a ship built in 1962. Now there are various restaurant signs hanging on it. I have been here twice but have never been inside to see what the condition is like.

This used to be the seaside, but after Shenzhen started reclaiming land, the boats stopped in the middle of the square, which was very interesting to watch.

There is an art center across the street from the ship, facing the sea. There are many exhibitions, but it is closed on the first day of the Chinese New Year.

By JOJO |

There will be a fountain show under the ship at 7pm on weekends. It is very nice to take pictures and is suitable for checking in. Next to it is the Sea World Culture and Art Center. Various exhibitions are a popular check-in destination for Internet celebrities.

By _Manny |

All the boats have been contracted out to some restaurants.

By Change |

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful

By setia-in |

A big ship is anchored near a city, very spectacular, awesome!

By Lemongrass |

There is everything, the scenery is beautiful, you can go shopping when you have time

By -Peiei |

The world changes every day, without my knowledge.

By Ken Chen |

It's ok. There's a fountain show at night. It's at this angle.

By lin |

Shekou Sea World is located at the bottom of Nanshan District. It is very prosperous and is most famous for its cruise ships and bar street. It is very beautiful when the lights are turned on at night. The average consumption per person is around 400 yuan. The transportation is very convenient, with both buses and subways. It is suitable for occasional experience of the bourgeoisie and is suitable for couples or families.

By Nemo |

It used to be quiet with few people and beautiful environment, but now there are too many high-rise buildings and subways, it is not as good as before. It is more beautiful at night than during the day, and there is also a fountain show!

By Two-way small ball |

The large ship-themed entertainment center includes hotels, restaurants, bars and other shops. Nearby are Nuwa Square and the Maritime Art Exhibition Center, which is a very lively place. The bay below the ship has a fountain show at night, which is very popular. Transportation: Subway Line 2, Sea World Exit A

By Lonely Traveler |

Sea World actually refers to the cruise ship Souminghua. I searched for some information about Sea World on the Internet before going there, but it seemed to be full of fancy words. We went there at 4 or 5 pm, when it was still dark, so we didn't have the chance to see the bright lights of the whole ship as others said on the Internet. To be precise, this place is a square, and there are some food stores on both sides of the square road, but when you see the buildings in the pictures, you will feel that there is still a foreign style in it.

By pugugu |

It is best to go at night so you can see the musical fountain!

I rode from Shenzhen University to Sea World, a round trip, very cool

By Lufei |

You can watch the cruise ship and the musical fountain show at night.

By Sunset in late autumn |

Once upon a time, the ship was still in the sea. But the coming and going of people changed it.

By Time |

The good thing is that the food is too expensive. I can't even afford a beer! But the bar is nice. There were a few Filipino singers singing. I just couldn't understand them. The key point is that I also had a romantic encounter with two girls! Hahaha😄

By Morning Dew |

There are many foreign friends~ It's high-end and beautiful~ I like it~ There is an international bar street, and there are many bars outside, some of which are opened by foreigners themselves, but it feels a bit messy. . Too open

Many restaurants are more expensive, but it's okay. The afternoon tea set is also good. I'll try it next time.

By AlfaRomeo36 |

It is a large food plaza with music and light shows at night. The scenery is nice. There is also a big boat where you can drink beer, but the price seems to be quite high.

By Qiuxia |

It is a good place integrating shopping malls, entertainment, food and landscapes. It is a place often visited by local Shenzhen people for leisure and gathering. If you are tired of strolling around, you can find many delicious foods to choose from nearby.

By Kors_Kwok |

It's nice to come here with your family to relax and take a walk on weekends. If you are traveling, it is recommended to come here with the Shekou Nanshan Nanhai Yiku Group. It's a good atmosphere for dinner with friends and family.

By When I was still young |

Many people

There is a fountain

Prices are not low

The subway takes a long time

By Misty Ranger |

The Minghua ship of Sea World was originally a luxury cruise ship built in France. It was originally named ANCEVELLER and was built by the famous Atlantic shipyard in Venetian, France. The ship is 9 stories high, 168 meters long, 21 meters wide, and has a displacement of 14,000 tons. The Sea World project consists of two parts: the "Minghua ship" and the "Sea World Plaza". The Minghua ship mainly operates hotels, theme bars, and theme restaurants from all over the world; the "Sea World Plaza" adopts the European sunken square design, with a unique exotic Western restaurant bar area and special restaurants that bring together food culture from all over the world. It is a place for eating and entertainment, which is quite unique.

By dumirc |

It is a place worth visiting and a landmark attraction in Shekou. The "Ming Hua Lun" has witnessed the development of Shenzhen in the past 30 years.

By ☆Grass head is not grass☆ |

There are many Western restaurants at the Sea World subway station, where rich people go to eat. You can also watch fireworks and fountains at night.

By Seventh Grade Old Cat |

I haven't been there for a long time, and things have changed a lot. It's more beautiful at night.

By MissZ |

Sea World is great, big ships, very beautiful

By Qing Ge |

Shekou Sea World This was our only day in Shenzhen. When we travel now, the trip always starts at noon. The night view of Shekou Sea World is quite beautiful when we take the subway. There are cruise ships and musical fountains at night. There are restaurants and bars around. It is quite pleasant to eat here. It is a place that is quite pretentious.

By Pine cones |

You can listen to the musical fountain, and it is also pleasant to board the Minghua Ferry and enjoy the view while eating.

By Millcake kk |

In the fast-paced city life, after a day of intense and tiring work, should we also stop and meet up with a few friends, find a beautiful place, chat about the world in the breeze, wouldn't it be a pleasure? Or we can find a restaurant with elegant and quiet atmosphere, get rid of the boredom of fast food restaurants, taste exquisite and delicious food, and experience the fun of food. It must be Sea World. The romance of Sea World is something that I am afraid you and I cannot help but be attracted to.

By Jason·Warm Mountain |

A leisure, shopping and dining center, located in Shekou, Nanshan, across the sea from Hong Kong. The biggest feature is the restaurant and hotel converted from a passenger ship. It is brightly lit at night and there are fountain fireworks shows on weekends. You will find many foreigners there.

By Jingzhou Lao Zhou |

Sea World, also known as the "Ming Hua", is a multifunctional marine entertainment center with a 10,000-ton ship as its main body. Since the 1980s, it has been popular in Shenzhen and a must-visit for tourists. The Ming Hua, originally a luxury passenger ship of Guangzhou Ocean Shipping Company, once sailed across the ocean. Since August 1983, it has been beached at the scenic Shekou Liuwan. After nearly half a year of renovation and decoration, it has been transformed into the "Sea World", which specializes in providing entertainment services to tourists.

"Sea World" has 239 elegant and comfortable suites, which can accommodate more than 600 guests at the same time. There are magnificent Chinese and Western restaurants, British pubs, bamboo forest bars, seafood restaurants, Japanese cuisine, dance halls, discotheques, cinemas, swimming pools, etc. on board. It also displays the cave culture of the southwest, Saibei milk tea, Beijing temple fairs, Jiangnan style, etc. At present, the ship has opened a one-day tour of Hong Kong sea, which is very popular.

Today, 65,000 square meters of sea area within 1.32 nautical miles southeast of the "Sea World" anchorage has been designated as my country's first artificial reef fishing area, which will provide tourists with fishing, yachting, sailing, water skiing, beach bathing, speedboat, diving and other entertainment services.

Traffic Information

There are minibuses and buses such as No. 22 and No. 20 heading to Shekou.

By sonnet |

Here you can find delicious food and beautiful scenery, and feel the development and speed of Shenzhen. The food is dazzling, and I definitely would not recommend a Northeastern restaurant here because the taste is really bad. Here, find a place to sit down and watch people coming and going, especially at night, watching the fountain show is also a kind of enjoyment.

I think it's really relaxing to sit in a cafe in a group of three or five and chat about this and that.

By No.2 |

The night view is great, and the musical fountain, which cost 30 million yuan to build, is really spectacular.

By Cara |

Sea World actually refers to the cruise ship Souminghua. I searched for some information about Sea World on the Internet before going there, but it seemed to be full of fancy words. We went there at 4 or 5 pm, when it was still dark, so we didn't have the chance to see the bright lights of the whole ship as others said on the Internet. To be precise, this place is a square, and there are some food stores on both sides of the square road, but when you see the buildings in the pictures, you will feel that there is still a foreign style in it.

By Holley |

I went there with my friends and bestie. The scenery was great and the photos I took were really liked by my bestie. . . . .

By Bee Fighter 🐝 |

There is everything you need for food, drink and entertainment, with food as the theme. If you want to eat something, you can discuss it with me.

By Martian User |

Sea World, also known as the "Ming Hua", is a multifunctional marine entertainment center with a 10,000-ton ship as its main body. Since the 1980s, it has been popular in Shenzhen and a must-visit for tourists. The Ming Hua, originally a luxury passenger ship of Guangzhou Ocean Shipping Company, once sailed across the ocean. Since August 1983, it has been beached at the scenic Shekou Liuwan. After nearly half a year of renovation and decoration, it has been transformed into the "Sea World", which specializes in providing entertainment services to tourists.

By Saint 吙∞徔洲φ |

The first time I went there with my colleagues, the second time I went there to take pictures of the night view. It is much better to go there at night than during the day. The night view is very beautiful. From 8pm to 10pm, there will be a musical fountain show every once in a while, and the lights are very beautiful! There are many foreign tourists here, so the surrounding shops almost all provide Western food, which most people probably can't afford. There is a cruise ship, and I really want to watch the show on the cruise ship, but unfortunately I have to spend money and I can't try it. I hope I have the opportunity to go there again in the future to make up for the regret!

By Phantom Stream |

Take Line 2 and get off at Sea World Station. You will arrive right after you exit the station. There are shopping malls, bars, western restaurants, etc. around Minghua Lun. It feels very bourgeois. The night view is very beautiful. There is a musical fountain at 8 o'clock in the evening, but the consumption nearby is relatively high. It is suitable for walking around at night, blowing the sea breeze and watching the night view.

By E1c |

My mother has been in Shenzhen for so long and has been to many places. I was thinking about where else I should take her? I heard that Sea World is good, so I took her there to have a look. The environment here is very good, there are all kinds of restaurants and bars, the prices are high, medium and low, but relatively speaking, there are more high-end ones. There are also a lot of people on weekends, we walked slowly and strolled slowly here. The cruise ship and the statue of Nuwa attracted my mother the most, and she even shouted that she wanted to take a photo in front of them. There will be fountains at night, and they are very attractive. Many people waited here early. As the music sounded, the water curtain show began, and the water splashes danced with the music.

With the colorful lights as a backdrop, it really makes people feel happy and beautiful. Although it only lasted for two songs, the effect was also shocking, and my mother was full of praise!

By Hello, I am Li Yi |

There are all kinds of shopping, food and fashion. It's a very bourgeois place.

By 囶圀 |

It's just a boat ride, nothing much to say, the service is pretty good!

Just passing by in a hurry, it's a relatively bourgeois place, but the scenery is generally nice!

By sunny |

There have been many changes in the past few years. There are many restaurants and bars.

By Horse |

The musical fountain is great, and the food around it is so delicious! Great!

By Travel |

The transportation is very convenient. You can take the Shekou Line 2 of the subway and get off at Haishang Station and exit A. You can also take bus line J1 and get off at Sea World Station.

My first impression when I saw it from a distance was that it was very gorgeous. There were many coffee shops on both sides of the tall and elegant streets. There were many foreigners drinking afternoon tea leisurely and enjoying the lazy sunshine, and the pace of life here gave people a relatively slow feeling, which is also the life I yearn for very much. There is a boat in the middle, which is very gorgeous. It is a place to drink and eat Western food. I have also met someone proposing on it. It can be said to be very romantic. If you keep walking forward behind the boat, you can see a stone statue of Nuwa, and behind it is a sea. The water quality is very clear, which is very suitable for lazy fishing here. You can also take a walk on the beach. It really feels good. You can also eat Western food or buffet hot pot nearby. There are also large shopping malls here where you can shop in your spare time. It is very suitable for vacation here!

By Weiyang's Vision |

It is much more beautiful than before. The newly built big fountain is very beautiful, and there are many bars. It is suitable for meeting foreigners and a good place for leisure on holidays.

By lazy bleating |

The musical fountain is so beautiful, coupled with the lights at night, it's a surprise

By Tip, Solution |

There is a large cruise ship in Sea World that was converted from an aircraft carrier. It is surrounded by quaint bars and specialty restaurants, as well as unique European-style buildings. It can be described as "high-end, grand, and upscale". At 8 and 9 o'clock every night, there will be two large fountain shows behind the large cruise ship in Sea World, which are definitely worth seeing!

By Jane |

As the flagship project of China Merchants Group's 60 billion yuan investment to rebuild the new Shekou, Sea World has a total construction area of 1 million square meters and integrates "business office, leisure and entertainment, catering and shopping, hotels, vacation, residence, culture and art, etc." New projects include: the 211-meter-high landmark building China Merchants Plaza, Financial Center Phase II, Prince Plaza Phase II and other 3 Grade A office building projects, high-end serviced apartments and high-end residential projects, the Cultural and Art Center designed by the architectural master Fumihiko Maki, Hilton Hotel, Sea World Plaza and Coastal Park, etc., as well as the renovation of the Ming Hua Ship. All sub-projects are scheduled to be completed in succession before 2015.